Causes & Early Tensions
This event involved colonists throwing tea into Boston Harbor.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
These citizen soldiers were ready to fight at a moment’s notice.
What are Minutemen?
The leader of the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
This document announced freedom from Britain.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This country became an important ally to the colonies.
What is France?
What was the main reason colonists protested British taxes and laws?
They had no representation in government
He warned colonists that the British were coming.
Who is Paul Revere?
The main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The introduction to the Declaration is called this.
What is the Preamble?
This final major battle led to American victory.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
This war between Britain and France increased tensions with the colonies.
What is the French and Indian War?
This was the first battle of the American Revolution.
What is the Battle of Concord?
He said, “Give me liberty or give me death!”
Who is Patrick Henry?
What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To explain why the colonies were separating from Britain
This winter camp became known for hardship and perseverance.
What is Valley Forge?
This group organized protests and resistance against British rule.
What are the Sons of Liberty?
What was the difference between Patriots and Loyalists?
Patriots wanted independence, and Loyalists stayed loyal to Britain
The president of the Second Continental Congress who signed the Declaration of Independence very boldly.
Who is John Hancock?
This document was the colonies’ last attempt to make peace with Britain.
What is the Olive Branch Petition?
This surprise victory followed Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
Why did the French and Indian War lead to colonial unrest?
Britain gained debt and began taxing the colonies
This meeting brought colonial leaders together to respond to Britain’s actions.
What is the First Continental Congress?
These two women used writing to support the Revolutionary cause.
Who are Phillis Wheatley and Mercy Otis Warren?
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? List at least 2 reasons.
Possible answers:
- weak central government
- no taxes, no money, no army
- no President to lead
- no one (Judiciary) to protect the people's freedoms
What is one reason the Americans were able to win the war?
Possible answers:
- strong leadership/ perserverance
- faith in God
- help from France